Illinois declares disaster across 15 counties after storms and tornadoes

United States

First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 4:46 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 20, 2026, 7:47 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker declared a disaster across 15 counties following storms and tornadoes. The state also announced assistance for community storm cleanup and flood relief efforts.

SO WHAT?

The declaration indicates widespread storm damage affecting multiple Illinois communities and enables coordinated recovery assistance.

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Pritzker declares 15-county disaster following storms, tornadoes

Aug 20, 2026, 7:47 AM UTC

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Pritzker signs disaster proclamation to aid Illinois communities in storm cleanup efforts

Aug 19, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC

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Pritzker signs disaster proclamation to aid Illinois communities in storm cleanup efforts

Aug 19, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC

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Pritzker signs disaster proclamation to aid Illinois communities in storm cleanup efforts

Aug 19, 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

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Pritzker tours storm damage, signs flood relief bill expanding local Chicago programs

Aug 19, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC